We're excited!
The quality of the entries was top notch! Writers created so many clever possibilities to move the story along, with dynamic characters, fresh perspectives, and situations The MDP team never even dreamed could happen. This is why a serial novel is so much fun to do.
Kudos to everyone who entered: you really put the editorial board to task trying to pick just one winner!
Alas, there can be only one winning chapter submission. But remember: if your submission isn't selected this time, you can certainly submit again! We encourage everyone to continue to follow the story and offer their points of view for another chapter.
Authors whose chapters do win may not enter again for this novel. However, next year is a different story!
The winning author and his or her chapter will be posted on the site Mon. Nov. 1st. Writers have until Nov. 21st to submit their entries for Chapter 3. The editorial board awaits with breathless anticipation.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Merci, gracias, hvala, danke, domo arigato
As a non-profit, we simply couldn't do this project without the kindness of strangers and friends.
Making a donation to The Modern Dickens Project isn't required to submit an entry (which is rare for a writing contest), but it certainly is appreciated by the volunteers spinning this little engine and the writers who want a chance at publication.
A tip of the hat to those who have so graciously donated thus far:
Gregory Cunningham
Sandra Gleaves
Carolyn Herbrechtsmeyer
Jerry Hooten
Deb Kozel
Eric Nemmers
Sarah Oltrogge
Joel Pech
Janet Pillar
David R Schervish
Deb Wiley
Whether you donate $5 or $50, you're helping to encourage the creative arts in Iowa and writers across the country. Thank you.
(Click here to donate)
Making a donation to The Modern Dickens Project isn't required to submit an entry (which is rare for a writing contest), but it certainly is appreciated by the volunteers spinning this little engine and the writers who want a chance at publication.
A tip of the hat to those who have so graciously donated thus far:
Gregory Cunningham
Sandra Gleaves
Carolyn Herbrechtsmeyer
Jerry Hooten
Deb Kozel
Eric Nemmers
Sarah Oltrogge
Joel Pech
Janet Pillar
David R Schervish
Deb Wiley
Whether you donate $5 or $50, you're helping to encourage the creative arts in Iowa and writers across the country. Thank you.
(Click here to donate)
Monday, October 18, 2010
You have until Thurs. 10/21, 11:59 p.m.
...to submit your entry for the 2nd chapter of The Modern Dickens Project. Exciting!
After that, the editorial board will review all entries and then choose the winning submission. The selected author receives $100, his or her chapter will be posted on the site on November 1st, and the process starts all over again for Chapter 3!
If you submit a chapter and it's not chosen this time, don't let that stop you. While you may only enter one chapter per deadline, you can continue submitting chapters throughout the project.
Good luck to all authors!
After that, the editorial board will review all entries and then choose the winning submission. The selected author receives $100, his or her chapter will be posted on the site on November 1st, and the process starts all over again for Chapter 3!
If you submit a chapter and it's not chosen this time, don't let that stop you. While you may only enter one chapter per deadline, you can continue submitting chapters throughout the project.
Good luck to all authors!
Friday, October 1, 2010
What attracts the attention of The MDP editorial board?
Your submission. :D
Come on, that was a gimmee.
Seriously, The MDP editorial board is quite excited that already, 20 days before the Chapter 2 deadline, submissions are rolling in!
It's encouraging to see writers take an interest and want to participate, and the board wants everyone to know that 20 days is more than enough time to craft a chapter.
Start by reading the 1st chapter. Is Sitka on a rampage? Is Saul shady? What's the meaning of the text message?
Ruminate a bit, and let your ideas flow...
...and submit! Thursday, October 21st is the Chapter 2 deadline.
The good news? There are many more chapters needed. So no pressure if you don't make that deadline--The MDP board will be just as excited to see your submission for Chapter 3.
Come on, that was a gimmee.
Seriously, The MDP editorial board is quite excited that already, 20 days before the Chapter 2 deadline, submissions are rolling in!
It's encouraging to see writers take an interest and want to participate, and the board wants everyone to know that 20 days is more than enough time to craft a chapter.
Start by reading the 1st chapter. Is Sitka on a rampage? Is Saul shady? What's the meaning of the text message?
Ruminate a bit, and let your ideas flow...
...and submit! Thursday, October 21st is the Chapter 2 deadline.
The good news? There are many more chapters needed. So no pressure if you don't make that deadline--The MDP board will be just as excited to see your submission for Chapter 3.
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